Together with a fourth brother, Vernon, the group performed gospel music until Vernon's death a few years after its formation. After moving to the New York City area in the late 1950s, the group had their first successes during these early years, first coming to prominence in 1959 with their fourth single, "Shout", written by the three brothers. Initially a modest charted single, the song eventually sold over a million copies. In the 1960s, the group recorded songs for a variety of labels, including the top 20 single "Twist and Shout" and the Motown single "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)", before recording and issuing the Grammy Award-winning hit "It's Your Thing" on their own label, T-Neck Records.
Influenced by gospel and doo-wop music, the group began experimenting with different musical styles incorporating elements of rock and funk as well as pop balladry. The inclusion of younger brothers Ernie Isley (lead guitar, drums) and Marvin Isley (bass guitar), and Rudolph's brother-in-law Chris Jasper (keyboards, synthesizers), in 1973 turned the original vocal trio into a complete band and reached the height of their success. For the next full decade, they recorded a string of top-selling albums from 3 + 3 to Between the Sheets, including the number one album The Heat Is On.
The six-member band splintered in 1983, with Ernie, Marvin, and Chris Jasper forming the short-lived spinoff group Isley-Jasper-Isley. The oldest member, O'Kelly, died in 1986 and Rudolph and Ronald released a pair of albums as a duo before Rudolph retired to a life in the Christian ministry in 1989. Ronald reconvened the group two years later in 1991 with Ernie and Marvin; five years later, in 1996, Marvin Isley left the group due to complications of diabetes. The remaining duo of Ronald and Ernie achieved mainstream success with the albums Mission to Please (1996), Eternal (2001) and Body Kiss (2003). Eternal spawned the top twenty hit "Contagious". As of 2019, the Isley Brothers continue to perform under the lineup of Ronald and Ernie.
The Isley Brothers have sold over 18 million units in the United States alone. They have had several hit songs including four Top 10 singles on the United States Billboard chart. With their first major hit charting in 1959 ("Shout"), and their last one in 2001 ("Contagious"), they are among the few groups ever to have hit the Billboard Hot 100 with new music in five different decades. Sixteen of their albums charted in the Top 40 and thirteen of those albums have been certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum by the RIAA. The brothers have been honored by several musical institutions, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which inducted them in 1992. Five years later, they were added to Hollywood's Rockwalk, and in 2003 they were inducted to the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. They received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.
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Studio albums
Shout! (1959)
Twist & Shout (1962)
Twisting and Shouting (1963)
This Old Heart of Mine (1966)
Soul on the Rocks (1967)
It's Our Thing (1969)
The Brothers: Isley (1969)
Get into Something (1970)
Givin' It Back (1971)
Brother, Brother, Brother (1972)
3 + 3 (1973)
Live It Up (1974)
The Heat Is On (1975)
Harvest for the World (1976)
Go for Your Guns (1977)
Showdown (1978)
Winner Takes All (1979)
Go All the Way (1980)
Grand Slam (1981)
Inside You (1981)
The Real Deal (1982)
Between the Sheets (1983)
Masterpiece (1985)
Smooth Sailin' (1987)
Spend the Night (1989)
Tracks of Life (1992)
Mission to Please (1996)
Eternal (2001)
Body Kiss (2003)
Baby Makin' Music (2006)
Power of Peace (2017)
Body Kiss
The Isley Brothers Lyrics
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Ticka ticka yeah, ticka ticka uh
Ticka ticka yeah, ticka ticka uh
Ticka ticka uh
It's Mr. Biggs ya'll, ticka ticka uh
With another hit, ticka ticka uh
It's Mr. Biggs ya'll, ticka ticka uh
Groove if you're ready baby (Whoop)
For me to drive you crazy (Whoop)
'Bout to make you my lady (Whoop)
Have you screamin' Ronald take me
Now we about to play this game
This freaky, freaky game
And I'm gonna let you win
[Chorus]
Baby, body kiss
Meaning anywhere you want it
I will kiss
From your head down to your toes
Just make one wish
And I will kiss, from your (mwah), and your (mwah)
From you (mwah), to your (mwah)
[2x]
Girl you haven't felt this kind of love for ages like (Whoop)
Girl what I got for you is so contagious like (Whoop)
Turn around and see that rear, embrace it now (Whoop)
I'm about to lay you down and taste it now (Whoop)
Now we about to play this game
This freaky, freaky game
And I'm gonna let you win
[Chorus: x2]
From the club, to valet, to my crib, the driveway
Body kiss is the name of the game that we play
In the door, we go, now you're out, of your clothes
Kissing you, all over, 'till you're screamin', for more
Say my name, Lil' Kim, it's you and me
Go to the V.I. and make some honey
Let me dance for you like a stripper in the club
Queen Bee gon' take that money
Let's do it in the Caddy, Sugar Daddy
Watch a movie in the jacuzzi
We can make an X rated version of (R. Kelly's)
Feelin' on my booty (Whoop)
Mr. Biggs, I really like how you kiss me
From my (mwah), to my (mwah)
You really handle your biz (Whoop)
I think I like this game, this freaky, freaky game
And I want to play again
Mr. Biggs, Queen Bee
[Chorus: x2]
Body kiss, I will kiss
Make one wish
From your (mwah), and your (mwah)
From you (mwah), to your (mwah)
Body kiss, I will kiss
Make one wish
From your (mwah), and your (mwah)
From you (mwah), to your (mwah)
Body kiss, I will kiss
Make one wish
The Isley Brothers' "Body Kiss" is a sensual and seductive song about fulfilling desires and giving pleasure through intimate physical touch. The song is introduced by Mr. Biggs, who is known for his charismatic and sultry tone. He sets the mood with a series of ticka ticka's before diving into lyrics that are both playful and provocative. The chorus talks about a body kiss, which means the person is willing to kiss anywhere and everywhere, from head to toe. The verses take you on a journey of a seduction game that is mutually satisfying, where both parties can win.
The lyrics also feature a verse from the rapper Lil Kim, who adds her own brand of risqué lyrics to the song. Her verse suggests a more explicit sexual encounter, but it still stays true to the spirit of the song, which is all about seeking pleasure in every way possible. The rhythmic tempo and the smooth harmonies of the Isley Brothers only add to its sensuality, making it impossible not to move your body while listening to the song.
Overall, the song is an ode to sexual pleasure and the importance of exploring your desires. It's a reminder that sensuality can be a beautiful thing that can be experienced in many ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Ticka ticka yeah, ticka ticka uh
The song is starting and the beat is about to drop
It's Mr. Biggs ya'll, ticka ticka uh
The singer is introducing himself as Mr. Biggs, the artist behind the song
With another hit, ticka ticka uh
Mr. Biggs is confident that his new song 'Body Kiss' is going to be a hit
With some freaky shhh..., ticka ticka uh
Mr. Biggs is hinting at the sexual content of the song
Groove if you're ready baby (Whoop)
Mr. Biggs is inviting the listener to get ready to groove to the song
For me to drive you crazy (Whoop)
He wants to drive the listener wild with pleasure
'Bout to make you my lady (Whoop)
He wants to make the listener his lover
Have you screamin' Ronald take me
Mr. Biggs wants the listener to scream his name (Ronald) during sex
Now we about to play this game
Mr. Biggs is comparing sex to a game
This freaky, freaky game
He wants to emphasize the sexual nature of the game
And I'm gonna let you win
Mr. Biggs is implying that the listener will get what they want sexually
[Chorus]
Baby, body kiss
Meaning anywhere you want it
I will kiss
From your head down to your toes
Just make one wish
And I will kiss, from your (mwah), and your (mwah)
From you (mwah), to your (mwah)
[2x]
Mr. Biggs is promising to give the listener a full-body massage with kisses wherever they want
Girl you haven't felt this kind of love for ages like (Whoop)
Mr. Biggs is telling the listener that they haven't experienced this level of sexual pleasure in a long time
Girl what I got for you is so contagious like (Whoop)
He's saying that his sexual energy is infectious
Turn around and see that rear, embrace it now (Whoop)
Mr. Biggs is encouraging the listener to embrace their body and enjoy the moment
I'm about to lay you down and taste it now (Whoop)
He's saying that he's going to perform oral sex on the listener
From the club, to valet, to my crib, the driveway
He's describing the journey from the club to his house
Body kiss is the name of the game that we play
He's emphasizing that the focus of the night is on sexual pleasure
In the door, we go, now you're out, of your clothes
He's describing the moment when they enter the house and take off their clothes
Kissing you, all over, 'till you're screamin', for more
Mr. Biggs is saying that he'll kiss the listener all over their body until they ask for more
Say my name, Lil' Kim, it's you and me
Mr. Biggs is singing with Lil' Kim and telling the listener that the song is about them
Go to the V.I. and make some honey
He's suggesting that they go to the VIP section and make love
Let me dance for you like a stripper in the club
Lil' Kim is saying that she's going to dance for the listener like a stripper
Queen Bee gon' take that money
Lil' Kim is referring to herself as the 'Queen Bee' and implying that she is going to please the listener
Let's do it in the Caddy, Sugar Daddy
The singers are suggesting that they have sex in the car
Watch a movie in the jacuzzi
They're suggesting that they have sex in the hot tub while watching a movie
We can make an X rated version of (R. Kelly's)
Feelin' on my booty (Whoop)
The singers are suggesting that they make their own explicit version of R. Kelly's song 'Feelin' on my Booty'
Mr. Biggs, I really like how you kiss me
From my (mwah), to my (mwah)
You really handle your biz (Whoop)
I think I like this game, this freaky, freaky game
Lil' Kim is expressing her pleasure with how Mr. Biggs is kissing her, and saying that she likes the sexual game they're playing
And I want to play again
Mr. Biggs, Queen Bee
The singers are saying that they want to continue having sex and are calling each other by their nicknames
[Chorus: x2]
Body kiss, I will kiss
Make one wish
From your (mwah), and your (mwah)
From you (mwah), to your (mwah)
The chorus is repeating the promise of giving the listener a full-body massage with kisses
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KIMBERLY JONES, ROBERT KELLY
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